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Blaze AI Summit with the BBB
OverviewExplore the future of business through expert panels on cybersecurity and digital marketing, capped off by interactive breakout sessions.
No time to figure out AI on your own?
Built specifically for Northeast Ohio business owners, executives, and leadership teams, the Blaze AI Summit helps you move past the noise and turn AI hype into practical, revenue-driving business momentum.
What You’ll Walk Away With- Actionable AI Tools: Immediate strategies and software implementations you can roll out with your team the very next day.
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Clear protocols to safeguard your customer data, navigate AI ethics, and shield your operations from AI-driven threats.
- Brand Expansion Tactics: Proven methods to leverage modern digital marketing and social media to scale brand awareness and acquire new customers.
- Hands-On Execution: Interactive, laptop-ready learning labs designed to build your personalized AI roadmap before you leave.
Featured Speakers & Expert Panelists
Opening Keynote: JP Graulty (SkillSpout)
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Panel:
-Michael Gray (TXI)
-Patrick Gannon (KeyBank)
-Dan McMullen (Calfee)
Topics: Data Privacy, AI Transparency, Ethics, and Safeguarding Your Operations
Digital Marketing & Growth Panel:
-Allison Allen (Company 119)
-Emily Bowman (Company 119)
Topics: Scaling Brand Awareness, Social Media Growth, and Customer Acquisition
Closing Keynote: Matthew Poyle (Lorain County Community College)
Event Details & Schedule
Location: Independence Conference Center
Requirement: Please remember to bring your laptop for the hands-on breakout sessions!- 8:00 AM – Registration & Morning Networking
- 9:00 AM – Opening Keynote: JP Graulty (SkillSpout)
- 10:00 AM – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Panel (Featuring Michael Gray, Patrick Gannon, and Dan McMullen)
- 11:00 AM – Hosted Lunch & Sponsor Spotlights
- 12:00 PM – Social Media & Digital Marketing Panel (Featuring Allison Allen and Emily Bowman)
- 1:00 PM – Closing Keynote: Matthew Poyle (Lorain County Community College)
- 1:15 PM – Optional Learning Labs & Breakout Sessions
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ESTTuesday, November 10 • 8 AM - 3 PM
Location
Independence Conference Center
6001 Rockside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
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